tour description

There is more to Napa than just wine tasting! Welcome to the FIRST culinary walking tour in Wine Country, for those who know that California cuisine is just as sought after as its wine. This tour will delight your taste buds as you explore revitalized downtown Napa with fellow foodies. We’ll share the fascinating history of this beautiful riverfront town, one where celebrity chefs intermingle with organic farmers and boutique winemakers.

We’ll begin at the new Oxbow Market, where a seasonal bounty of California specialty foods and produce awaits you. Your tour will cross the Napa River and visit 19th century historic buildings that weathered Prohibition to showcase the latest trends in California food and wine. You’ll leave the tour with a carefully curated list of Wine Country restaurant recommendations and recipes for your next meal.

NOTE: Customers must be over 21 and bring valid id to participate in wine tastings. Alcohol-free private tours available for groups of 8 or more.

Tasting Menu

A sublime, seasonal selection of the best California artisan cheeses

Breakfast tacos from an innovative and sustainable tacqueria

Artisan salumi from the “first couple of charcuterie” and organic bread

Sought after tastes from a historic multi-winery downtown tasting room

Award-winning California extra-virgin olive oil

Local microbrew tasting and sustainable seafood on the Napa riverfront

Tour description

There is more to Napa than just wine tasting! Welcome to the FIRST culinary walking tour in Wine Country, for those who know that California cuisine is just as sought after as its wine. This tour will delight your taste buds as you explore revitalized downtown Napa with fellow foodies. We’ll share the fascinating history of this beautiful riverfront town, one where celebrity chefs intermingle with organic farmers and boutique winemakers.

We’ll begin at the new Oxbow Market, where a seasonal bounty of California specialty foods and produce awaits you. Your tour will cross the Napa River and visit 19th century historic buildings that weathered Prohibition to showcase the latest trends in California food and wine. You’ll leave the tour with a carefully curated list of Wine Country restaurant recommendations and recipes for your next meal.

NOTE: Customers must be over 21 and bring valid id to participate in wine tastings. Alcohol-free private tours available for groups of 8 or more.

Tastings

Fresh, single origin brewed coffee tasting from one of San Francisco’s premier roasters

Oysters on the half shell from one of the “most celebrated oyster producers in North America”

A sublime, seasonal selection of the best California artisan cheeses

Artisan salumi and a peek at sausage production

Sought after tastes from a historic multi-winery downtown tasting room

Wine infused chocolates and brittle from local brother/sister chocolatiers

Award-winning California extra-virgin olive oil

Handcrafted whoopie pies, named the “next cupcake” by Bay Area food writers

Tastings subject to change without notice. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

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